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OAS
Mission Holds Talks on Honduran Political Crisis
from VOA News: Politics
Interim president Roberto Micheletti tells diplomats he will
not step aside
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US
Urges Mideast Peace Talks Despite Israeli Pessimism
from VOA News: Politics
George Mitchell to meet Friday with Israeli PM before traveling
to Ramallah to meet with Palestinian President
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Obama
to Consult With Biden, Clinton on Afghan Policy
from VOA News: Politics
High-level strategy session is latest in series of meetings reviewing
US approach in war there
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India-US
Military Relations Growing Rapidly
from VOA News: Politics
Besides holding joint military exercises with US military, India
has also been buying American armaments worth billions of dollars
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Senate
Finance Committee to Vote on Health Care Bill Tuesday
from VOA News: Politics
News of scheduled vote comes one day after Congressional Budget
Office reported bill would cost about $829 billion over next
decade
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Palestinian
President, Pope Discuss Mideast Conflict
from VOA News: Politics
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Pope Benedict XVI meet privately
at Vatican for 15 minutes
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African
Activists Honored for Human Rights Campaigns
from VOA News: Politics
Human Rights Watch presents Alison Des Forges Defender Award
for Extraordinary Activism to two African activists
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Clinton
to Attend Turkey-Armenia Normalization Deal Signing
from VOA News: Politics
Zurich will be secretary of state's first stop on a trip that
will also take her to Britain, Ireland and Russia
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UN
Envoy Denies Cover-Up of Afghan Election Fraud
from VOA News: Politics
Kai Eide says claims that UN covered up fraud or that he asked
for it to be covered up are 'patently false'
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Minimizing
Potential Threats from Iran: Administration Perspectives on Economic
Sanctions and Other Policy Options
from MERLN - Military Education Research
Library Network
The Near East and North Africa Regional Policy Overview has been
updated with remarks with the Administration's perspectives on
economic sanctions and other policy options on Iran by the Deputy
Secretary of State, a congressional hearing on the U.S.-UAE Agreement
on Civilian Cooperation, remarks by a State Department official
on the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict,
articles from the Middle East Quarterly on the Middle East Peace
Process and on targeting Israelis via international law, and
a case study of Israel's incursions into Lebanon and Gaza from
the Combat Studies Institute Press. Please see the Recently Added
Documents section for the latest on this region - the newest
updates are in bold.
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Central
Asia: U.S. Economic Ties, and Russia's Continued Role and Influence
in the Region
from MERLN - Military Education Research Library Network
The Central Asia MiPAL has been updated with remarks on U.S.
ecnomic ties with Central Asia by the Under Secretary of State
for Political Affairs, and a report examining Russia's continued
role and influence in the region from the Fundación para
las Relaciones Internacionales y el Diálogo Exterior and
the Centre for European Policy Studies. Please see the Recently
Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the
newest updates are in bold.
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Australia:
Recommendations for Improving Access to Justice
from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal
Monitor
Civil procedure - Calling access to justice "central to
the rule of law and integral to the enjoyment of basic human
rights," as well as "an essential precondition to social
inclusion and a critical element of a well-functioning democracy,"...
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adsense
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Ecuador:
Withdrawal from International Arbitration Agency
from Law Library of Congress: Global Legal
Monitor
Arbitration - Ecuador has withdrawn from the International Center
for the Settlement of Disputes (ICSID), the international arbitration
agency of the World Bank, terminating its membership of 23 years.
Executive Decree 1823 of July 2, 2009, was signed...
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Sheppard
officials launch Nuclear Accountability Course
from United States Strategic Command News
Air Force officials took another important step in reinvigorating
their nuclear enterprise here Oct. 5 with the launch of the Nuclear
Accountability Course providing realistic, hands-on training
to Airmen assuming duties making them responsible for nuclear
weapons.
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ACC
officials hold bomb wing transition summit
from United States Strategic Command News
Staff members from Air Combat Command and Air Force Global Strike
Command along with representatives from Headquarters Air Force
and U.S. Strategic Command met Sep. 30 to work on solutions for
the smooth transition of ACC's three bomb wings with nuclear
missions to AFGSC.
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Fourth
UN Committee Hears Over 30 Petitioners on Question of Western
Sahara
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Investing
in Key Areas Can Accelerate Progress towards Millennium Development
Goals, UN Secretary-General Says in Message for Poverty Eradication
Day
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SEC
Publishes 2010-2015 Draft Strategic Plan for Public Comment
from SEC.gov Updates: Press Releases
The Securities and Exchange Commission today published for public
comment its Draft Strategic Plan that outlines the Commission’s
strategic goals for fiscal years 2010 through 2015.
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Mitchell
seeks "early relaunch" of Mideast talks
from Reuters: Politics
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama's special peace
envoy George Mitchell said on Thursday he was seeking a quick
resumption of Israeli-Palestinian talks, but Israel voiced pessimism
on prospects for a deal.
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Clinton
to talk Iran, Afghanistan on Russia trip
from Reuters: Politics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran and Afghanistan will dominate talks
by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton next week on a trip
to Britain and Russia that could also spur progress on a new
nuclear arms reduction treaty with Moscow.
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Obama's
approval ratings climb 6 points from September
from Politico.com: Politics by Alexander
Burns
President Obama's approval rating has risen to 56 percent in
a new poll, up from 50 percent in September.
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Black
Caucus backs Rangel in Pelosi letter
from Politico.com: congress by Jonathan
Allen
Letter accuses Republicans of making an “end run” around
House ethics committee
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Peace
Corps Guinea Volunteers Safely Evacuated to Mali
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California
To Join U.S. Cyber Challenge
from OCIO - Highlights
October 2, 2009
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New
York Fed announces October 9 outright agency coupon purchase
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New
York Fed purchases $20 billion net ($51.8 billion gross) in agency
mortgage-backed securities
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NY
Fed No propositions submitted through Term Securities Lending
Facility
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NSA
Co-Hosting the 5th Annual IT Security Automation Conference and
Expo
from NSA News
NSA proudly announces the 5th Annual IT Security Automation Conference
and Expo, October 26-29th at the Baltimore Convention Center,
which will highlight NSA's collaborative efforts with federal
agencies and departments, and with industry, to improve the security
of government networks.
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Director
NSA/CSS briefed on "Securing Our Government Networks"
at the 2009 RSA Conference
from NSA News
The Director of the National Security Agency (NSA) and Chief
of the Central Security Service (CSS) briefed on "Securing
Our Government Networks" at the 2009 RSA Conference on 21
April 2009. LTG Alexander discussed changes to NSA's mission
environment and emphasized the impact of the rapidly evolving
cyber arena. He used this forum to sensitize the audience to
fact that "The stakes are too high and time short for a
unilateral approach to cyber security and that a strategic and
actionable public-private partnership is essential to protect
our nation."
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West
Point Takes the NSA Cyber Defense Trophy for the Third Straight
Year
from NSA News
The National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS)
is pleased to announce that the United States Military Academy
at West Point has won the 2009 Cyber Defense Exercise (CDX) trophy
for the third year in a row. CDX, an annual event that is sponsored
by NSA/CSS, is a computer security competition designed to foster
education and awareness among future military leaders about the
role of information assurance (IA).
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Keith
B. Alexander, Director, National Security Agency Statement for
the Record
from NSA News
On 5 May 2009, Lieutenant General Keith B. Alexander, Director,
National Security Agency, Chief, Central Security Service and
Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Network Warfare
(JFCC-NW), testified before the House Armed Services Subcommittee
on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities. LTG Alexander
addressed the military's cyberspace mission and the challenges
executing the responsibilities of JFCC-NW. The testimony provided
insight into how DoD is organizing to operate in the cyber domain,
cyberspace operations and shared his initial thoughts on deterrence
strategies.
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NSA/CSS
Releases Information Regarding the Soviet Shootdown of a C-130
Plane over Armenia on 2 September 1958
from NSA News
The National Security Agency/Central Security Service announces
the declassification and release of additional information regarding
the shootdown of a C-130 over Soviet Armenia on 2 September 1958.
Transcripts, reports, and audio files concerning the incident
will be included in the release.
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IA
Tech Director's Podcast on Centers of Academic Excellence
from NSA News
Listen now to a podcast interview with Dickie George, NSA's Information
Assurance Technical Director about the joint NSA and Department
of Homeland Security Centers of Academic Excellence (CAE) programs.
Mr. George speaks enthusiastically about the value and benefits
of the CAE programs, which give students the tools, capabilities,
and skills to become the Nation's future cyber security professionals.
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IA
Director Discusses Current IA Issues on Federal News Radio
from NSA News
Listen now to an interview with IA Director, Dick Schaeffer on
Federal News Radio. Tom Temins, host of "Federal Security
Spotlight," interviewed Mr. Schaeffer on 3 September to
discuss the difference between IA and cybersecurity and how they
relate, how NSA works with industry and other Federal agencies
to improve the security profile of IT products, and how to recruit
and retain talent in the cyber arena during a period of high
competition for such people.
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Explore
New Worlds at read.gov
from Library of Congress: New on the Web
Site
Visit the Library's revamped and upgraded website that celebrates
the joy of books and reading! Read complete books, listen to
authors, and more.
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Voters
FIRST Act for Congress
from Legislative Analyst's Office
This measure amends the State Constitution to change the redistricting
process for California’s districts in the U.S. House of
Representatives.
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2010
California Marriage Protection Act
from Legislative Analyst's Office
This measure amends the Constitution to prohibit any party to
marriage from being restored to the state of an unmarried person
during the other party’s lifetime unless the marriage can
be nullified under state law. This measure would in effect remove
the option of divorce and make nullification or the death of
a spouse the only options for ending marriage in this state.
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GAO-10-155T,
Defense Acquisitions: Rapid Acquisition of MRAP Vehicles, October
8, 2009
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GAO-10-144T,
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac: Analysis of Options for Revising
the Housing Enterprises' Long-term Structures, October 8, 2009
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GAO-10-16,
Troubled Asset Relief Program: One Year Later, Actions Are Needed
to Address Remaining Transparency and Accountability Challenges,
October 8, 2009
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GAO-09-882,
Tax Administration: IRS Has Implemented Initiatives to Prevent,
Detect, and Resolve Identity Theft-Related Problems, but Needs
to Assess Their Effectiveness, September 8, 2009
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GAO-10-47,
Clean Air Act: Mercury Control Technologies at Coal-Fired Power
Plants Have Achieved Substantial Emissions Reductions, October
8, 2009
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FRB
Tarullo, Challenges in the Wake of the Financial Crisis
from FRB: Speeches and Testimony
Speech at the Phoenix Metropolitan Area Community Leaders' Luncheon,
Phoenix, Arizona
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Bernanke,
The Federal Reserve's Balance Sheet: An Update
from FRB: Speeches and Testimony
Speech at the Federal Reserve Board Conference on Key Developments
in Monetary Policy, Washington, D.C.
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FRB
Restructuring of check processing operations in the Fourth, Eleventh,
and Twelfth districts, Regulation CC
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Two
Bogus Credit Repair Operations Settle FTC Charges
from Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Consumer
Protection Press Releases
Two bogus credit repair companies and their principals settled
Federal Trade Commission charges that they falsely claimed they
could clean up consumers’ credit reports and collected up-front
fees for their services, in violation of federal law.
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Men’s
Journal features DARPA’s Prevent Program and Traumatic Brain
Injury. 10/09
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DARPA’s
SBIR office provides funding for small businesses featured on
TheStreet.com. 10/6/09
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Intellipedia
Gurus Win 2009 Homeland Security Medal
from CIA Featured Story
October 8 - It’s hard to imagine by their titles, but Intellipedia
Doyen Don Burke and Intellipedia and Enterprise 2.0 Evangelist
Sean Dennehy are two relatively unassuming CIA officers. Even
as they stood in tuxedos accepting a Service to America Medal
for their unrelenting dedication to promoting and expanding information-sharing
in the Intelligence Community (IC), they could not take sole
credit for Intellipedia’s success.
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Monthly
Budget Review
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Based on the Monthly Treasury Statement for August and the Daily
Treasury Statements for September
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H.R.
1593, A bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate
a segment of Illabot Creek in Skagit County, Washington, as a
a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Natural Resources on September 10, 2009
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H.R.
1612, Public Lands Service Corps Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Natural Resources on June 10, 2009
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H.R.
1700, National Women's History Museum Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 24, 2009
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H.R.
233, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on the Judiciary on September 16, 2009
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H.R.
3433, A bill to amend the North American Wetlands Conservation
Act to establish requirements regarding payment of the nonfederal
share of the costs of wetlands conservation projects in Canada
that are funded under that act
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Natural Resources on September 30, 2009
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H.R.
3537, Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee
on Natural Resources on September 30, 2009
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H.R.
3619, Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010
from CBO's Latest 10 Documents
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by teh House Committee
on Transportation and Infrastructure on September 24, 2009
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VIDEO:
Rep. Christopher Murphy (D-CT), Energy & Commerce Cmte. Member
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Rep. Christopher Murphy (D-CT) give his remarks on the prospects
for a "public option" in health care legislation in
Congress, an option that he supports.
Length: 31 min.
Published: Thursday at 12am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Budget Committee Member
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) discusses his views on the war in
Afghanistan, including what approach the Obama Administration
should take, Gen. Stanley McChrystal's request for an additional
40,000 troops there, and the financial cost of the war and these
build-up proposals.
Length: 23 min.
Published: Thursday at 12am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Sen. Jim Webb (D-VA) Armed Services Cmte. Member
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Senator Jim Webb talked about his views on the war in Afghanistan,
including what approach the Obama Administration should take,
General Stanley McChrystal's request for an additional 40,000
troops in Afghanistan, and the financial cost of the war.
Length: 18 min.
Published: Thursday at 12am (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) Weekly Legislative Briefing
from C-SPAN Recent Video
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) said the House version of health
care legislation has been sent to the Congressional Budget Office
for analysis. The measure contains several versions of the so-called
public option. Speaker Pelosi said the bill will be sent to the
floor after the CBO analysis is completed.
Length: 17 min.
Published: Thursday at 10:45am (ET)
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VIDEO:
Senate Banking Cmte. Hearing on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Sen. Chris Dodd (D-CT) chaired a Senate Banking Committee hearing
on the state of the home mortgage holding companies Fannie Mae
and Freddie Mac.
Length: 2 hr. 40 min.
Published: Thursday at 9:30am (ET)
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VIDEO:
House Financial Services Cmte. Hearing on Credit Card Overhaul
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) chaired a House Financial Services Committee
hearing on credit card overhaul. The committee examined ways
to stop credit card companies from raising rates ahead of new
regulations on the fees charged to customers.
Length: 2 hr. 47 min.
Published: Thursday at 10am (ET)
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VIDEO:
White House Briefing with Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Thurs
Oct 8
from C-SPAN Recent Video
During this daily breifing, White House Press Secretary Robert
Gibbs said the President will likely sign the FY 2010 Defense
Programs bill making its way through Congress. The Press Secretary
also answered questions about the President’s strategy in
Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Length: 46 min.
Published: Thursday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
State Department Press Briefing
from C-SPAN Recent Video
Spokesman Ian Kelly conducts a daily briefing at the State Department.
Length: 40 min.
Published: Thursday at 1pm (ET)
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VIDEO:
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke Remarks on the Fed's Balance Sheet
from C-SPAN Recent Video
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve hosted a conference
on key developments in monetary policy in Washington. Chairman
Ben Bernanke spoke to provide an update on the Federal Reserve's
balance sheet.
Length: 40 min.
Published: Thursday at 7:30pm (ET)
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Senate
Democrats agree to extend jobless benefits
from AP Top Political News At 5:39 a.m.
EST by By JIM ABRAMS
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Senate Democrats said Thursday they have reached
a deal to extend unemployment insurance benefits to the nearly
2 million jobless workers across the country who are in danger
of running out of assistance by the end of the year....
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Dear
Senator: Please Support Public Option and Save My Life
from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Mike Hall
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Defense
Employees Celebrate Repeal of Anti-Worker Personnel System
from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by James Parks
After a tough six-year battle, U.S. Department of Defense employees
are celebrating a major victory today. The 2010 Defense authorization
congressional conference committee yesterday repealed the anti-worker
National Security Personnel System (NSPS).
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Union
Members Ramp Up Mobilization for New Jersey Election
from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by Seth Michaels
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Working
Families Take Health Care Reform Message to Capitol Hill
from AFL-CIO NOW BLOG by James Parks
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Presidential
Nominations sent to the Senate, 10/8/09
Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate
the following individuals to key administration posts.
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Biden
Updates President Obama on Recovery Act Year-End Progress
In today’s Economic Daily Briefing, Vice President Joe Biden
today provided President Barack Obama with an update on Recovery
Act progress following the close of the third quarter of 2009.
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Briefing
by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 10/8/09
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Remarks
by the President at an Astronomy Event with Students
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Word
from the White House: CBO Score & Bipartisan Momentum
Posted by Jesse Lee
It's no secret that institutions of all stripes focus their communications
on certain messages day to day. We thought it would all be a
little more open and transparent if we went ahead and published
what our focus will be for the day, along with any related articles,
reports or documents.
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A
Small Town Doing Big Things for the Global Economy
Posted by Adolfo Carrión, Jr.
We believe that through regional collaboration
we can bridge the urban-rural divide. We can invest in urban
centers in a way that will benefit suburbs, exurbs, and rural
communities, and vice versa. It does not have to, and can no
longer be, a zero-sum game. Our fates are inextricably linked.
As the Urban Tour (aka, the National Conversation on the Future
of Cities and Metros) has continually demonstrated, smart regional
plans succeed when there are strong public-private partnerships
and everyone is brought to the table.
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A
Competition Powered by the Sun
Posted by Secretary Steven Chu
I just helped kick-off the Department of
Energy's 2009 Solar Decathlon. This is a unique student competition
on the National Mall that showcases the latest energy efficiency
and solar power technologies. It is a great chance to see students
pushing the boundaries of what's possible today, and I hope you'll
come see the competition in person or follow it online.
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Government,
Business and a Cleaner Future
Posted by Jesse Lee
Watching yesterday's Clean Energy Economy
Forum, you could watch business and government leaders were literally
turning the idea from a vision into reality.
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Poll:
Brown holds early lead over Newsom
Posted: October 8th, 2009 01:44 PM ET
From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul
Steinhauser
The survey indicates Brown leads Newsom by 31 points in Southern
California.
(CNN) – Eight months before California's primary, a new
poll suggests that Jerry Brown, the state's sitting attorney
general and former governor, holds a 20-point lead over San Francisco
mayor Gavin Newsom in the battle for the Democratic gubernatorial
nomination.
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House
Ethics Committee expands Rangle investigation
Posted: October 8th, 2009 05:06 PM ET
House Ethics Committee expands Rangle investigation.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – The House Ethics Committee voted unanimously
Thursday to expand its investigation of Rep. Charlie Rangel,
one of the most powerful members of Congress.
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Biden
will continue Deeds campaign in Virginia
Posted: October 8th, 2009 06:49 PM ET
From CNN's Jillian Harding
Biden will continue Deeds campaign .
WASHINGTON (CNN)–Vice President Joe Biden vows to continue
campaigning for Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Creigh
Deeds.
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Poll:
Republican McDonnell leads in Virginia by 9 points with less
than four weeks to go
Posted: October 8th, 2009 07:32 PM ET
From CNN Deputy Political Director Paul
Steinhauser
Poll: McDonnell widens lead in Virginia.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – With less than four weeks until election
day, a new poll indicates that the Republicans are widening their
lead over the Democrats in the Virginia gubernatorial race.
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Clinton
trip comes in midst of Afghan debates
Posted: 06:57 PM ET
From Jill Dougherty
CNN Foreign Affairs Correspondent
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Secretary of State Hillary Clinton embarks
Friday on a six-day trip to Europe and Russia that comes at a
crucial time in the Obama administration’s decision-making
on a strategy for Afghanistan.
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Security
Council extends NATO-led forces’ mandate in Afghanistan
Posted: 08:28 PM ET
NEW YORK (CNN) — The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously
Thursday to pass a resolution extending the mandate of NATO-led
military forces in Afghanistan for a year.
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Current
health care bill unacceptable, Catholic bishops say
Posted: 09:30 PM ET
WASHINGTON (CNN) — Senior Catholic Bishops are threatening
to oppose the health care bill currently under consideration
in Congress if lawmakers don’t make significant reforms
regarding federally funded abortions and other issues.
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Upcoming
NIOSH Conferences for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC)
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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NASA
Flies to Antarctica for Largest Airborne Polar Ice Survey
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA begins a series of flights Oct. 15 to study changes to Antarctica's
sea ice, glaciers and ice sheets. The flights are part of Operation
Ice Bridge, a six-year campaign that is the largest airborne
survey ever made of ice at Earth's polar regions.
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Soldiers
Deliver Aid to 'Lost City' of Iraq
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:56:00 -0500
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Value
and Efficiency Award
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:04:55 -0500
President Barack Obama is encouraging federal workers to submit
their ideas geared toward reducing workplace costs and boosting
efficiency.
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DoD
Announces Units for Next Iraq Rotation and Extension
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:12:00 -0500
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Fact
Sheets for U.S. Federal Aviation Administration
A new fact sheet, Runway
Safety, is now available.
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DOE Announces $87 Million in Funding to
Support Solar Energy Technologies
Projects Aim to Accelerate Adoption of Solar Energy and Develop
Solar Workforce
WASHINGTON, DC – At the opening of the U.S. Department of
Energy’s Solar Decathlon on the National Mall, Energy Secretary
Steven Chu announced up to $87 million will be made available
to support the development of new solar energy technologies and
the rapid deployment of available carbon-free solar energy systems.
Of this funding, $50 million comes from the American Recovery
and Reinvestment Act. The 47 projects with universities, electric
power utilities, DOE’s National Laboratories, and local
governments have been selected to support use of solar technologies
in U.S. cities, help address technical challenges, ensure reliable
connectivity with the electrical grid, and train a new generation
of solar workers to install and maintain solar energy systems.
These projects will help speed adoption of solar energy nationwide,
while supporting development of a skilled workforce, and continuing
to pursue new scientific breakthroughs to increase the efficiency
and lower the cost of solar technologies.
“Today’s awards are among the many investments made
to create new jobs and a clean energy future with solar power.
The projects will help accelerate the use of solar energy by
residents, businesses and communities, and promote the long-term
viability of solar energy by investing in the technologies of
the future” said Secretary Chu. “I applaud each of
these award winners who are vital to moving our country towards
a sustainable solar infrastructure.”
The selected projects will help accelerate the commercialization
of solar technologies in an effort to achieve cost-competitive
solar electricity by 2015, in addition to developing advanced
solar technologies for the future. Projects focus on both technology
improvements and the elimination of market barriers to help make
solar electricity accessible to a wide variety of consumers.
The projects selected for negotiation of awards are in four categories:
High Penetration Solar Deployment. Seven projects will model,
test, and evaluate the impact of large amounts of photovoltaic
(PV) electricity on the reliability and stability of the electric
power system. These projects will help pave the way for broader
adoption and growth of grid-tied solar energy systems by improving
understanding of the impact of PV electricity on the grid.
Solar America Cities Special Projects. As the load centers of
energy use across the nation, cities play a strategic role in
accelerating solar technology adoption at the local level. Sixteen
cities have been selected for projects that will address specific
barriers to solar adoption in urban settings and support innovative
approaches that can be widely replicated. Many cities will use
this funding for multiple efforts.
Solar Installer Training. Nine colleges, universities, and local
organizations have been selected to lead regional solar installation
“train-the-trainer” programs. The projects will support
a national ramp-up and coordinated network of training programs.
This funding will help address the critical needs for qualified
solar energy system installers.
Research projects at DOE National Laboratories. Fifteen projects
at DOE National Laboratories will seek to improve technologies,
devices and processes for both the PV and Concentrating Solar
Power (CSP) industry. PV projects focus on development of next
generation devices and processes, as well as supply chain technologies
for the entire PV system. CSP projects focus on improved energy
storage technologies to enable consistent and reliable energy
generation.
For a more information about the Solar Energy Technologies Program
and a list of selections, please visit: www.solar.energy.gov.
-DOE-
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Cyber Security Tip ST04-013 Protecting
Your Privacy
Before submitting your email address or
other personal information online,
you need to be sure that the privacy of that information will
be protected.
To protect your identity and prevent an attacker from easily
accessing
additional information about you, avoid providing certain personal
information such as your birth date and social security number
online.
How do you know if your privacy is being
protected?
* Privacy policy - Before submitting your
name, email address, or other
personal information on a website, look for the site's privacy
policy.
This policy should state how the information will be used and
whether or
not the information will be distributed to other organizations.
Companies sometimes share information with partner vendors who
offer
related products or may offer options to subscribe to particular
mailing
lists. Look for indications that you are being added to mailing
lists by
default—failing to deselect those options may lead to unwanted
spam. If
you cannot find a privacy policy on a website, consider contacting
the
company to inquire about the policy before you submit personal
information, or find an alternate site. Privacy policies sometimes
change, so you may want to review them periodically.
* Evidence that your information is being encrypted - To protect
attackers
from hijacking your information, any personal information submitted
online should be encrypted so that it can only be read by the
appropriate recipient. Many sites use SSL, or secure sockets
layer, to
encrypt information. Indications that your information will be
encrypted
include a URL that begins with "https:" instead of
"http:" and a lock
icon in the bottom right corner of the window (see Understanding
Web
Site Certificates for more information). Some sites also indicate
whether the data is encrypted when it is stored. If data is encrypted
in
transit but stored insecurely, an attacker who is able to break
into the
vendor's system could access your personal information.
What additional steps can you take to protect
your privacy?
* Do business with credible companies -
Before supplying any information
online, consider the answers to the following questions: do you
trust
the business? is it an established organization with a credible
reputation? does the information on the site suggest that there
is a
concern for the privacy of user information? is there legitimate
contact
information provided?
* Do not use your primary email address in online submissions
- Submitting
your email address could result in spam. If you do not want your
primary
email account flooded with unwanted messages, consider opening
an
additional email account for use online (see Reducing Spam for
more
information). Make sure to log in to the account on a regular
basis in
case the vendor sends information about changes to policies.
* Avoid submitting credit card information online - Some companies
offer a
phone number you can use to provide your credit card information.
Although this does not guarantee that the information will not
be
compromised, it eliminates the possibility that attackers will
be able
to hijack it during the submission process.
* Devote one credit card to online purchases - To minimize the
potential
damage of an attacker gaining access to your credit card information,
consider opening a credit card account for use only online. Keep
a
minimum credit line on the account to limit the amount of charges
an
attacker can accumulate.
* Avoid using debit cards for online purchases - Credit cards
usually
offer some protection against identity theft and may limit the
monetary
amount you will be responsible for paying. Debit cards, however,
do not
offer that protection. Because the charges are immediately deducted
from
your account, an attacker who obtains your account information
may empty
your bank account before you even realize it.
* Take advantage of options to limit exposure of private information
-
Default options on certain websites may be chosen for convenience,
not
for security. For example, avoid allowing a website to remember
your
password. If your password is stored, your profile and any account
information you have provided on that site is readily available
if an
attacker gains access to your computer. Also, evaluate your settings
on
websites used for social networking. The nature of those sites
is to
share information, but you can restrict access to certain information
so
that you limit who can see what (see Staying Safe on Social Network
Sites for more information).
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CDFI
Fund Speech: Keynote by Director Gambrell at the 82nd Annual
National Bankers Association Convention
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The Federal Transit Administration recently
posted a vacancy announcement for a position as the transportation
program analyst for the Section 5310, JARC, and New Freedom programs.
The vacancy announcement is below and can also be found at http://www.usajobs.com (click
on “Search Jobs” and enter “FTA” as a keyword
and the transportation program analyst position will be listed).
Please follow the instructions posted on the jobs description
to learn more about the position or to apply for this position.
Please note that the application period for this job closes on
10/20/09.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:
Department: Department Of Transportation
Agency: Federal Transit Administration
Sub Agency: the U.S. Department of Transportation
Job Announcement Number: FTA.TPM-2009-0013
Job Title: Transportation Program Analyst, GS-2101-11/ 13 BC
Salary Range: 60,989.00 - 113,007.00 USD /year
Series & Grade: GS-2101-11/13
Promotion Potential: 13
Open Period: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 to Tuesday, October
20, 2009
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Duty Locations: many vacancies - Washington, DC
Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from any
U.S.
citizen.
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Obama Administration Officials to Visit
Wisconsin to Discuss Bio-Energy and Clean Energy Economy
WASHINGTON, October 8, 2009 - On Friday,
October 9, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Nancy Sutley, Chair
of the White House Council on Environmental Quality, and Governor
Jim Doyle will tour the Crave Brothers Farm and Dairy Operation
in Waterloo, Wis. The Crave Brothers Farm is an example of a
successful modern dairy, using green energy sources to power
the farm, cheese factory and 120 area homes.
The Administration and State officials
will discuss the opportunities for rural America to embrace science
and lead efforts to create clean energy jobs, achieve energy
independence, mitigate climate change, and transition to a clean
energy economy.
The USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture
and natural resources and touches the life of every American.
Secretary Vilsack and the USDA are working to promote a sustainable,
safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply, and ensure that
America revitalizes rural communities by expanding economic opportunities.
WHAT: Briefing and Tour of Crave Brothers
Farm & Dairy Operation with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack,
CEQ Chairwoman Nancy Sutley, Governor Jim Doyle and Wisconsin
Secretary of Agriculture Rod Nilsestuen
WHEN: Friday, October 9, 2009
1:45-2:45p.m.
WHERE: Crave Farms
W11555 Torpy Road
Waterloo, WI 53594
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Inspector
General Financial Assistance (Grants) Reports for U.S. Department
of Homeland Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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OIG-09-101
- Vulnerabilities Highlight the Need for More Effective Web Security
Management (Redacted) (PDF,
21 pages - 803 KB)
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Inspector
General Reports and Resources for U.S. Department of Homeland
Security
This information has recently been updated,
and is now available.
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Army
Releases September Suicide Data
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:14:00 -0500
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Kansas Young Democrats: Chapter Presidents
or those interested in being so
In order to help KYD grow we are tying
to increase the number of chartered chapters in the state.
So we are currently holding a chartering
drive - for any chapter interested in chartering this is your
opportunity to do so, for those chapters who are already chartered
please fill out an up to date chartering packet.
Please email me at colincurtisks@gmail.com
or contact me on facebook for the chartering packet!
The packets are due by the end of the year
so you have plenty of time, but the sooner the better!
Thanks I look forward to hearing from everyone!
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Office of Special Health Issues
5600 Fishers Lane, HF-12
Rockville, MD 20857
Dear Colleague,
As part of our ongoing efforts to keep you informed about FDA
issues, we want to make you aware of recent information concerning
the H1N1 flu vaccine and antiviral medications. We have included
a link to a brief summary article and useful websites. http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForHealthProfessionals/UCM185724.pdf
If you have any questions, you may contact me at the email listed
below.
Best regards,
Beth Fritsch, RPh, MBA
Office of Special Health Issues
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Beth.Fritsch@fda.hhs.gov
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Poland (10/09)
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:16:51 -0500
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Canyon County Democrats Meeting at College
of Idaho Monday
"The Canyon County Democrats are meeting
at the College of Idaho campus at 7 p.m. Monday night, Oct. 12!
We'd hoped to have a speaker on a single payer health care plan,
but he's asked to speak in November instead. The first half hour
we will talk about Organization for America and the plans they
have for Canyon County. (Business comes after that and you are
welcome to stay or leave.)"
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Navy
to Commission Guided Missile Destroyer Wayne E. Meyer
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:00:00 -0500
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H1N1
Virus Update
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:46:05 -0500
The first doses of the H1N1 vaccine are becoming available around
the country.
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Contact: Katie Grant
202-225-3130For Immediate Release
October 08, 2009
Hoyer Statement on Defense Authorization
Act
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader
Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in support
of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010,
which will be voted on in the House this afternoon:
“The conference report to this vital Defense Authorization
bill for Fiscal Year 2010 takes important steps to enhance our
military readiness, our national security, and the well-being
of our military families and federal employees.
“This conference report authorizes $550.2 billion in budget
authority for the Department of Defense and national security
programs at the Department of Energy, as well as $130 billion
for overseas contingency operations. It is a serious response
to the real, immediate, and rapidly changing threats our nation
and our troops face.
“Among its most important provisions
are those that help to rebuild our Armed Forces, which are worn
down after years of war. It provides $11 billion and $2 billion
to re-equip the Army and Marine Corps, respectively, as well
as $6.9 billion to meet equipment shortfalls in the National
Guard and Reserve. In line with President Obama’s request,
it also adds an additional 30,000 troops to the Army, 14,650
to the Air Force, 8,100 to the Marines, and 2,477 to the Navy.
And it authorizes 30,000 more Army troops in Fiscal Years 2011
and 2012. To ensure safety and dignified living standards for
those troops, it commits $350 million to construct new Army training
barracks and $200 million for facilities in the National Guard
and Reserve.
“This conference report also orients
our country in the direction of the new national security strategy
put forward by the Obama Administration, which includes redeployment
from Iraq and a commitment to the stability of Afghanistan and
Pakistan. The conference report reflects those priorities: it
requires the Secretary of Defense to report on the progress of
redeployment from Iraq; it sets clear goals and timelines for
progress in Afghanistan; it funds and trains the Afghan and Pakistani
security forces for counterinsurgency; and it enhances accountability
by requiring the Administration to closely track all defense
articles provided to Afghanistan and Pakistan.
“One of the gravest threats to our
national security is nuclear proliferation. That is why this
bill expands counter-proliferation programs within the Departments
of Defense and Energy, including the Cooperative Threat Reduction
Program.
“I am also pleased that this conference
report protects public money by reforming defense acquisition.
It builds on the important reform bill President Obama signed
in May by strengthening oversight of the acquisition process
and expanding the civilian acquisition workforce at the Department
of Defense, relieving some of its reliance on private-sector
contractors. The result will be net savings for taxpayers.
“The conference report also sees to the needs of our troops
and our families. It serves reservists and their families with
expanded defense health coverage, improves active-duty housing,
helps friends and family visit wounded troops during their recoveries,
and more.
“When it comes to fair treatment for
our federal employees, the conference report includes two important
provisions; I worked hard to see that they were included. First,
on the issue of pay, it brings an end to the National Security
Personnel System and returns all employees of the Defense Department
to the more fair General Schedule pay scale. Second, it allows
retiring federal employees to credit their unused sick days toward
their pensions, instead of taking months of sick leave at the
end of their careers, which is a waste for them and for taxpayers.
“Finally, this conference report includes
landmark provisions to strengthen enforcement of hate crimes
laws: laws that punish crimes motivated by a victim’s race,
color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, disability, or status as a member of our Armed
Forces. Such crimes sow fear and division in communities, but
all too often are not investigated or prosecuted with the vigor
they demand. This legislation is a powerful message that they
will not be tolerated.
“I want to thank Chairman Skelton,
the Armed Services Committee, and their staff for their months
of hard work to bring this legislation close to enactment.”
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Inaugural
Flight Transiting Russia
Ian Kelly
Department Spokesman
Washington, DC
October 8, 2009
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Secretary Chu to Join Congressman Maffei
on visit to Syracuse
Chu to make Recovery Act Funding Announcement
Washington, DC –Tomorrow, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu
will join Congressman Dan Maffei on a visit to State University
of New York (SUNY) College of Environmental Science and Forestry
in Syracuse, NY. As part of the visit, Secretary Chu will make
a funding announcement regarding the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act.
Secretary Chu and Congressman Maffei will also tour Renewable
Energy Projects at SUNY College of Environmental Science and
Forestry and the Syracuse Center of Excellence.
Interested media should R.S.V.P. to Abigail Gardner at Abigail.Gardner@mail.house.gov
or (202) 225.3701(O) or (202) 503.8903 (C)
WHAT: Secretary Steven Chu and Congressman Dan Maffei to make
Recovery Act announcement during visit to SUNY College of Environmental
Science and Forestry and Syracuse Center of Excellence.
WHEN: Friday, October 9, 2009
2:10 PM Secretary Chu to make Recovery announcement and tour
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
1 Forestry Drive
Syracuse, NY
3:25 PM Tour of Syracuse Center of Excellence
727 East Washington Street
Syracuse, NY
-DOE-
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Commander
Focuses on Building Resiliency
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:56:00 -0500
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USDA ASSISTS AMERICAN SAMOANS FOLLOWING
THE TSUNAMI
WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2009 - Agriculture
Secretary Tom Vilsack today highlighted USDA's continuing efforts
to provide resources and assistance to the recovery operations
on American Samoa after the recent tsunami.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to
all who have been impacted by this tsunami," said Vilsack.
"We will continue to work with our partners at the Federal,
State and local level to identify and expedite delivery of all
resources we can offer to those who are in need."
USDA Forest Service personnel have completed
surveys of fire stations for structural integrity and repair
needs. Also, the USDA Service Center, which houses USDA's Rural
Development, Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation
Service offices, is not open due to severe damage. Personnel
from these agencies have notified citizens of American Samoa
through radio, newspapers and other means about how to reach
these USDA offices. USDA personnel also are assisting the Federal
Emergency Management Agency with developing a demobilization
plan.
To date, USDA has mobilized the following
resources for those affected by the disaster:
Food Assistance: USDA'S Food and Nutrition
Service approved reimbursements so the American Samoan Department
of Education could provide 9,000 meals per day at emergency feeding
locations. Emergency meals potentially could continue for the
next two months in the hardest hit villages and outlying areas.
Additionally, USDA provided inventories of available USDA commodities
located in Hawaii, California and the multi-food warehouses in
case the food is needed. USDA also continues providing technical
assistance to American Samoa as it assesses its disaster food
assistance needs.
Housing Assistance: In order to support
those affected by the tsunami, USDA Rural Development has placed
a moratorium of six months for about 500 unsecured loans made
though the Housing Repair and Rehabilitation Loan Program (Section
504). The total value of the home repair and home ownership loans
in American Samoa is about $1.25 million. For more information
contact the Centralized Servicing Center at (800) 414-1226.
Community Assistance: USDA's Natural Resources
Conservation Service made available $500,000 through the Emergency
Watershed Protection (EWP) Program. These funds will provide
emergency assistance to protect life and property through recovery
measures such as debris removal from streams and stabilizing
stream banks.
Farmer and Rancher Assistance: USDA's Farm
Service Agency continues to gather limited information on crops.
USDA has several disaster programs for qualified farm operators,
including low-interest emergency loans, the Emergency Conservation
Program and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program.
Food Safety: USDA's Food Safety and Inspection
Service advises consumers in the affected area to call the toll-free
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline 24 hours a day at 1-888-MPHotline
(1-888-674-6854); for the hearing-impaired (TTY) 1-800-256-7072
for information about keeping food safe during floods and power
outages.
Additional information and updates about
USDA's American Samoa tsunami relief efforts are posted on the
Web site at www.usda.gov/besafe
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Pennsylvania
Young Democrats Regional Meeting - Penn State
Start Time: Saturday, October 24 at 4:00pm
End Time: Saturday, October 24 at 6:00pm
Where: Penn State University (Specific Location TBA)
To see more details and RSVP
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NRC
to Begin Special Inspection at Crystal River Nuclear Plant
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Los
Angeles County Democrats Endorsement Meeting
"Make your choice for CD2!"
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Thursday, October 15 at 7:00pm
End Time: Thursday, October 15 at 8:30pm
Where: Clear Lounge, 11916 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604
To see more details and RSVP
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Cotton-on-Call
for CFTC.gov
The Cotton On-Call Report # 40 is now available.
See previous weeks in Historical
Cotton On-Call Reports.
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C-SPAN Daily Alert
Programming Information for Thurs. 10/8 - Fri. 10/9, 2009
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN Highlights
Tonight:
* C-SPAN's Supreme Court Special (9pm)
* House Debate on Hate Crimes (9:30pm)
* Senate Banking Cmte. Hearing on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
(10:45pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. House: Pro Forma Session (10am) - LIVE
* AEI Panel on the Government Response to the Financial Crisis
(11am)
* Supreme Court Week: Justices Kennedy, Ginsburg, Scalia &
O'Connor Interviews (9pm)
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN2 Highlights
Tonight:
* House Hearing on Credit Card Overhaul - Panel 3 (8:30pm)
* NPC Luncheon Address by Postmaster General John Potter (9:15pm)
* U.N Amb. Susan Rice on the Obama Administration and U.N Relations
(10:20pm)
Tomorrow:
* U.S. Senate: In Session (Time TBA) - LIVE Tentative
**********************************************************************
C-SPAN3 Highlights
Tonight:
* WJ: CBO on Health Care; Reps. Pelosi, Boehner & Sen. Harkin
on Health Care (7pm)
* Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Speech (7:30pm)
* Senate Debate on Health Care; House Debate on Defense/Hate
Crime Bills (8:30pm)
Tomorrow:
* Senate Banking Cmte. Hearing on Restoring Credit to Manufacturers
(9:30am) - LIVE
**********************************************************************
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DoD
Contracts for October 08, 2009
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:01:00 -0500
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US-CERT Current Activity
Adobe Releases Security Bulletin for
Critical Vulnerability
Original release date: October 8, 2009
at 4:59 pm
Last revised: October 8, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Adobe has released security bulletin APSB09-15
to alert users of a
critical vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Adobe indicates
that it has received reports of active exploitation of this
vulnerability. Release of an update for this vulnerability is
scheduled for Tuesday, October 13.
US-CERT encourages users and administrators
to take the following
actions to help mitigate the risks:
* Review Adobe Security Bulletin APSB09-15.
* Disable JavaScript in Adobe Reader and Acrobat. Acrobat JavaScript
can be disabled in the General preferences dialog (Edit,
Preferences, JavaScript, and un-check "Enable Acrobat
JavaScript").
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb09-15.html>
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This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#adobe_releases_security_bulletin_for6
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US-CERT Current Activity
Microsoft Releases Advance Notification
for October Security Bulletin
Original release date: October 8, 2009
at 4:59 pm
Last revised: October 8, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Microsoft has issued a Security Bulletin
Advance Notification
indicating that its October release cycle will contain thirteen
bulletins, eight of which will have a severity rating of Critical.
The
notification states that these Critical bulletins are for Microsoft
Windows, Internet Explorer, Office, Silverlight, SQL Server,
Developer
Tools, and Forefront. There will also be five important bulletins
for
Microsoft Windows. Release of these bulletins is scheduled for
Tuesday, October 13.
US-CERT will provide additional information
as it becomes available.
Relevant Url(s):
<http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms09-oct.mspx>
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This entry is available at
http://www.us-cert.gov/current/index.html#microsoft_releases_advance_notification_for27
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Enforcement
Actions for CFTC.gov.
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NASA
to Rebroadcast Global Event from the Space Station
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA Television will rebroadcast the Oct. 9 global event International
Space Station resident Guy Laliberte designed to raise awareness
about the need for clean water.
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CFTC
Requests Public Comment on Application Submitted by Media Derivatives,
Inc., for Designation of a Contract Market, October 8, 2009
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Manhattan
U.S. Attorney Charges 12 in Massive Mortgage Fraud Scheme
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NASA
to Hold Symposium for Small Businesses
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA will host its second annual NASA/JPL Small Business Symposium
and Awards Ceremony Nov. 16 and 17.
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U.S.
Department of State Honors Otiende Amollo of Kenya as State Alumni
Member of the Month
Washington, DC
October 8, 2009
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General
Officer Announcements
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:17:00 -0500
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NASA
Selects High School Students for Inspire Education Program
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:00:00 -0500
NASA has selected 1,732 high school students from 48 states,
the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to participate in its
Interdisciplinary National Science Program Incorporating Research
Experience, also known as Inspire.
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VACANCY:
EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY/ADVISOR POSITION (GS-0905 -13/14/15) ORGANIZED
CRIME DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCES (OCDETF) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE WASHINGTON , D.C. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-CRM-OCDETF-042
This vacancy announcement will remain open until the position
is filled.
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Pentagon
Announces Iraq Troop Rotations, Extensions
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:18:00 -0500
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University
of Northern Colorado College Democrats Meeting on Sunday, October
11
Hello Everyone !
Just a quick message to let you know how
important this meeting is ! We need everyone who can possible
be there, to be there ! We're going to be makeing some very important
decision on the Healthcare Showdown (which we've already started
to advertise) and we need as many people's input as possible.
So, if you can find anyway at all to make
it to the meeting, we really would appreciate it !
Thanks, and hope to see you all on Sunday
!
Will West
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THE NIGHTLY LEADER: THURSDAY, OCTOBER
8, 2009
HOUSE FLOOR WRAP-UP FOR OCTOBER 8, 2009
Considered and Passed:
Conference Report on H.R.
2647 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year
2010 (Rep. Skelton – Armed Services) (281-146)
Motion to Recommit - Failed
• Offered by Mr. McKeon (CA) (208 - 216, 2 Present)
Bills Adopted Under Suspension of the Rules (4):
H.Res.
650 - Recognizing that country music has made a tremendous
contribution to American life and culture and declaring country
music to be a uniquely American art form (Rep. Stearns - Education
and Labor)
H.J.Res.
26 - Proclaiming Casimir Pulaski to be an honorary citizen
of the United States posthumously (Rep. Kucinich - Judiciary)
H.R.
3590 - Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act of 2009 (Rep.
Rangel - Ways and Means)
H.Res.
804 - Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate
amendment to (H.R.
1016) Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency
Act of 2009, with an amendment (Rep. Filner - Veterans' Affairs)
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CBP
Issues Canadian Thanksgiving Travel Reminder
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:00:56 -0500
Pembina N.D. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds travelers
planning trips across the border into the United States to have
their approved travel documents and to anticipate heavy traffic
during the celebration of the Canadian Thanksgiving next Monday,
October 12. (more)
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CBP
Baldwin Calls for Global Partnership in Fight Against Counterfeit,
Pirated Goods
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:00:56 -0500
Washington - Speaking at the 2009 International Law Enforcement
IP Crime Conference, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Daniel
Baldwin, assistant commissioner for CBP's Office of International
Trade stressed the importance of international partnership in
reducing the growing threat from counterfeit and piratical merchandise.
(more)
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Business.gov's
Small Biz Briefing, October 2009
Welcome to the inaugural edition of Business.gov's
Small Biz Briefing, our quarterly newsletter. Small Biz Briefing
is designed to help you stay connected to the small business
resources available to you on Business.gov and in our Community.
Business.gov is dedicated to helping small business owners save
time and money. I hope you find our new newsletter useful and
informative. We welcome your feedback
on how we can improve future issues.
Nancy Sternberg
Business.gov Program Manager
U.S. Small Business Administration
Visit Business.gov
on Twitter and
Facebook
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USO
Gala Honors Troops, Sacrifices
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:10:00 -0500
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Army
Continues Focus on Suicide Prevention
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:43:00 -0500
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FDA
Takes Enforcement Action against Ready-to-Eat Sandwich Manufacturer
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:46:00 -0500
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction
against Rel’s Foods Inc. (Rel’s), of Oakland, Calif.,
seeking to stop the company from manufacturing, producing, and
selling adulterated food products.
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U.S.
Department of State Background Notes : Azerbaijan (10/09)
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:34:03 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State : Daily Press Briefing - October 8
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:26:47 -0500
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Today's top Air Force stories include:
Air Force secretary takes action on DOD
IG report
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123171885
Thunderbirds perform for Malaysian audience
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123171859
Unit surpasses consecutive 7,000 days with
forces in Southwest Asia
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123171862
Airmen provide intelligence, surveillance,
reconnaissance
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123171870
Officials unveil Joint Base Andrews Naval
Air Facility Washington
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123171867
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University
of Nevada Democrats Debate with the College Republicans
I recently met the Vice President of the
College Republicans today and we were talking about maybe putting
together a debate between us and them. I will bring this up again
in the meeting but I just wanted to let you all know the idea
was on the table and I want you to maybe start thinking about
it.
let me know your thoughts
Mandie Drummond
Vice President, UNR young dems
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College Democrats of Connecticut Update
Hello College Democrats of Connecticut!
I hope this semester is treating all of
you well. Below are a number of updates regarding the CDCT and
other exciting CT political news.
A. Relationship with the State Party: Over
the next month, the CDCT will be taking major steps toward building
our relationship with the state party. We will be meeting with
Chairwoman Nancy DiNardo to discuss funding, infrastructure building,
election plans, and long term strategies. In addition, our website
was just added as a link on the Connecticut Democratic Party
website, check it out on the right hand side here: http://www.dems.info/
B. Fund Raising: We are currently implementing
a large-scale letter writing campaign to raise funds for the
CDCT. As we hear back from donors, we will be sure to keep you
in the loop regarding our finances.
C. Funding: Once our war chest increases
a bit, we will put into place a system by which chapters may
apply for funding from the CDCT. We hope to have this up and
running by January of 2010 if not earlier.
D. Senator Dodd: Students for Dodd groups
are building forces across the state to help re-elect Senator
Dodd in 2010. To start your own chapter, please shoot me an email.
E. Gerry Garcia: Gerry Garcia is a Connecticut
businessman planning to run for Secretary of State here in Connecticut.
Anyone interested in becoming involved in his campaign should
get in touch with me.
F. Connecticut Common Cause: With a recent
court ruling, Connecticut’s popular Citizens’ Election
Program – program for public financing of elections - is
in jeopardy. We believe that the law is constitutional. The challenge
is that we are only at the beginning of the appeals process and
this case is likely to go all the way the US Supreme Court before
key issues are resolved. In order to ensure that the program
is available to candidates who are already exploring forming
candidate committees for a 2010 run, we need to convene a special
session to amend the law so that the system remains intact pending
the court fights. Waiting until the February 2010 regular session
to enact a fix to the CEP will make it impossible for statewide
candidates committed to participating in a clean election.
Call Governor Rell at 800-406-1527 and
ask her to call for a special session of the legislature to fix
the Citizens’ Elections Program.
G. Open Position on the CDCT Board: The
position of Communications Director on the CDCT Board is still
open. If you or any of your members are interested in filling
the position, please contact me immediately.
H. Organizing for America Student Health
Care Push: On October 20th, OFA is leading a massive day of action
to promote health insurance reform. Please contact Jen Just (jramsayjust@gmail.com)
for help with setting up events on your own campus.
I know that was a lot of information, but
it is a sign of some fantastic progress made by the CDCT. Please
do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments, or
concerns.
Best,
Ben Stango
President, College Democrats of Connecticut
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On-the-Record
Briefing on Secretary Clinton's Upcoming Travel to Europe
Philip H. Gordon
Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs
Washington, DC
October 8, 2009
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Iraq
Brief
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:22:29 -0500
COL Tobin Green, Commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st
Cavalry Division, providing an update on on-going security operations
in Iraq.
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California
Man Sentenced in $100 Million Securities Fraud Scheme
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:33:03 -0500
David S. Cacchione, of Woodside, California, the former managing
director of an investment brokerage firm, was sentenced to five
years in prison and ordered to pay approximately $50 million
in restitution for his role in a $100 million fraud scheme.
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Oregon
White Supremacist Indicted for Mailing Noose to Ohio Civil Rights
Leader
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:43:55 -0500
Daniel Lee Jones, of Portland, Oregon, was indicted and arrested
for allegedly mailing a hangman's noose to a leader of the Lima,
Ohio, chapter of the National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People.
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Interior
Democrats of Alaska Fahrenkamp Luncheon
What: Club/Group Meeting
Start Time: Tomorrow, October 9 at 12:00pm
End Time: Tomorrow, October 9 at 1:00pm
Where: Westmark Hotel
To see more details and RSVP
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Department
of Labor Newsletter - October 8, 2009
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Where
did Columbus land in the New World?
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:11:46 -0500
Christopher Columbus landed in the New World at San Salvador
Island (today part of the British Bahamas) on October 12, 1492.
Visit the FAQ at USA.gov to learn more about the Italian explorer
and the national holiday, held Monday, Oct. 12.
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Remarks
With New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully After Their
Meeting
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Treaty Room
Washington, DC
October 8, 2009
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Background
Briefing by Senior State Department Official on Secretary Clinton's
Upcoming Trip to Europe
Washington, DC
October 8, 2009
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Department
of Defense, 10/9/2009
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:02:00 -0500
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DoD
News Briefing with Col. Green From Iraq
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:02:00 -0500
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U.S.
Department of State Highlights: U.S. and New Zealand Share Strong
Partnership
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0500
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